Funds in Community Services

Support the elderly and homeless workers impacted by COVID in Hong Kong! Even though the words “hunger” and “starvation” may seem to be an alien concept in Hong Kong, the government’s Poverty Situation Report last year revealed that one in five residents live in poverty. Often, this group of people do not have access to three basic meals a day, fresh fruit, and vegetables. With the COVID-19’s continuous impact worldwide, the affect to hungers and homeless people would go even deeper this year. The crisis highlights the need for urgent action to cushion the pandemic’s health and economic consequences, protect vulnerable populations, and set the stage for a lasting recovery.

The VMW team is creating cards in partnership with Cardz for Kidz. Cardz for Kidz! is dedicated to uplifting spirits across the globe by delivering inspiring handmade cards. They started donating homemade cards to kids in one hospital in one city; they have now expanded their impact to sending handmade cards to disheartened children and solemn seniors around the world. They currently have partnerships in all 50 states (plus Washington, DC), and at least one hospital or home on every continent.

A fund started by Morningstar colleagues who regularly work remotely from their homes (even in non-COVID times). From our various locations, we are joining forces to provide food to those in need -- locally, nationally, globally. We hope you'll join us from your corner of the world!

These are some of the incredible non-profits in Compton that we have had an opportunity to meet as we've started to build our next farm. They are all doing impactful work in Compton and are excited about Plenty joining their community, so let's show them some support!

Access UK was established in 2013, following the London riots of 2011, our remit was and still is to address systemic inequalities within the British labour market and provide culturally competent IAG ( Information, Advice & Guidance) solutions for marginalised and disadvantaged BAME ( Black & Ethnic Minority Ethnic) beneficiaries. Access UK's careers and employability programmes are designed to address structural inequalities by offering practical and community-based services, that are tailored to our beneficiaries. The emergence of Covid-19 and it's disproportionate impact on BAME communities, coupled with the police killing of George Floyd in America, has placed a spotlight back onto the issue of inequality and global systemic disparities. Access UK is one of a select group of charities/social enterprises that directly addresses these institutional challenges at their root. We are pioneers of the public health approach which aims to deliver holistic community-based services, by tackling problems at the earliest possible opportunity and working with over 20 partners and a wide range of practitioners with complementary specialisms that supports our work.

The Indian Women and Child Welfare Trust has approved the 3 time meals projects to benefit Poor and underprivileged people across the country. Under this project 3 time meals will be given for next 3 months against the current situation, this meal will be given absolutely free of cost, along with ensuring the amount of protein.

For 2020 Pride Month, we've created this fund to support a variety of organizations supporting civil liberty, the Black Community & LGBTQ+ issues. Thank you for your consideration!

CHALLANGE: The COVID-19 or Coronavirus crisis has made a tremendous cross-sectoral impact across most of the countries around the world. The entire social, economic, and cultural structure is gradually transforming into an unexpected reality. Poor communities in Sierra Leone have become more vulnerable to the basic issues of livelihood, hunger, housing, and shelter. There are currently over 500 confirmed cases with 33 deaths in the country and the numbers keep rising in an alarming fashion. SOLUTION: Even though we will not be involved in clinically addressing the Coronavirus problem, Advocacy Initiative for Development (AID) Sierra Leone will embark on the following across the country to help stop the spread of COVID-19: 1. Increase community awareness on the prevention and spread of the COVID-19 diseases; 2. Reduce panicking and disinformation caused by the spread of COVID-19 disease and 3. Ensuring the supply of basic resources such as masks, food and shelter to the poorest and the needy LONG-TERM IMPACT: The results and the indicators we expect from the above intervention: - A large number of people will adopt sound sanitation, social distancing, and other safety precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic. - There will be a limited spread of disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. - A large number of homeless and poor people will have access to food and shelter.

Join the CSX-IT RTP Fun Squad in supporting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern Raleigh.

Creatives Against Covid-19 is a global campaign that called on the creative industry to design and donate inspiring posters of optimism, resilience, and hope. The members of the #artsy-culture-dub Slack room are hosting a virtual art gallery and auction inspired by this campaign in which all Squarespace Dublin employees are invited to contribute and attend.

Join us in supporting all of those who may be negatively impacted by COVID-19 by donating to Hill Country Community Ministries!

The Latino Community Foundation (LFC) has created the "Love Not Fear" Fund, a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic that channels critical funds to Latino-led organizations serving California’s most vulnerable communities: our elders, undocumented, farmworkers, and working-class families in the Central Valley and Inland Empire. We are the Cisco Conexión Giving Circle, a group of Cisco employees who have joined to support LCF causes with funding and volunteering. Please join us!

#GivingTuesdayNow Fund for Los Angeles

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe the needs of our communities have become clear. In honor of GiveTuesdayNow on May 5th, 2020 Bright Funds has put together the Coronavirus GivingTuesdayNow Fund. This Fund represents nonprofits addressing key issue areas identified by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Medical Needs, Mental Health, Children and Youth, Income and Basic Needs and Social Justice. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, some victims of domestic abuse are forced to be in quarantine with their abusers. And the abusers might be experiencing economic hardship. It leads to higher risk of abuse and could lead to higher fatalities. Join us in supporting Control Alt Delete. It is a federally designated 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps people escaping domestic violence by removing the barriers that often keep them in unsafe situations. 98% of all domestic abuse victims are also financially abused – they may want to escape but have no financial means to do so. It is hard to imagine that a $5 gas card can be the difference between staying and escaping but that is the reality; a reality that can be the difference between life and death. You can make that difference, please donate and spread the word. Together we can save more lives. https://youtu.be/LPKrgYPUy5I For more information: https://www.dvcontrolaltdelete.org/

It’s happening in every single community in the country. Thousands of people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and for those people already living paycheck to paycheck, they now have to make the choice between food, bills or medicine. The people affected might be your co-workers, family, friends, and neighbors. But people in our communities like the elderly, the disabled and children are also affected as are the people that serve our communities. Covid19 doesn’t discriminate when it comes to who gets infected, but it also doesn’t discriminate as far as who gets affected economically even if they don’t contract the virus. We’re thankful our paychecks haven’t stopped. We’re thankful we still have a job. And we want to make sure our communities don’t go hungry. The Feeding America network is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States including in times of disasters and national emergencies. All eligible donations made by VMware employees to this fund will be matched. Whether it’s a dollar, 5 dollars, 100, or a 1,000, please donate. Every bit helps, and a monetary donation or online fundraiser is one of the most efficient and effective ways to support your local food bank in a crisis situation. But don’t let it stop with you. Pass the plate and challenge your colleagues, family and friends to also join in donating by tagging them and challenging them and even having them record a video of themselves passing the plate. The most vulnerable people in our communities need us now more than ever, so let’s be EPIC, and do what we can to help. It’s your turn now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvN14uM_6Kw&feature=youtu.be

Assurance - Supporting LOCAL NW Service Charities

Many in our community are going hungry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join me in supporting Seattle Food Lifeline as they strive to rescue and distribute food to over 300 food banks, shelters, and meal programs in Western Washington

Founded by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble in 1924, City Gospel Mission helps the homeless and hurting break the cycle of poverty and despair…one life at a time. They engage, equip and empower those in need with the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical skills and resources to achieve long-term life transformation and self-sufficiency. They don’t know how COVID-19 will impact the community in the coming weeks, but as public places close where the homeless hang out during the day, like libraries, parks and public facilities, they anticipate more people needing meals and services. City Gospel Mission will not close their doors and they will continue to serve some of the most vulnerable in our city and be there for anyone who needs them. Necessary safety precautions are causing an unplanned strain on their budget and resources, and they urgently need our help to fill the gap, and the people they serve will need our help right now and in the coming months more than ever. We have created this fund with the hope of raising at least $10,000 using our own donations and VMware match. This fund can also be shared externally so that anyone can contribute, but only VMware employee donations will be matched. You can also help by registering your Kroger Plus Card. Each time you use your Plus Card when purchasing groceries, Kroger makes a donation to City Gospel Mission to help feed the hungry in our community. All you have to do is register your card at www.kroger.com/communityrewards. You can find more information about City Gospel Mission at https://www.citygospelmission.org/ Please join us in supporting City Gospel Mission to help them achieve their purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty and despair…one life at a time.

As a community foundation, SVCF is positioned to meet the ongoing needs of our local communities and take on unexpected challenges, including responding to the alarming spread of COVID-19. Join us in these efforts to protect public health and assist those whose livelihoods and lives have already been impacted in the Bay Area. If you wish, in the Notes field you may designate your donation for one of three groups hit especially hard by this crisis: low-income families, nonprofit organizations, or small businesses.

COVID-19 Bay Area Fund

Farestart needs our help

Never Alone, providing food to struggling counties in Cherokee County since 2013. Served over 5,000 families in 2019 and distributed 220 tons of food. A single $25 donation can provided up to 100 meals.

We recognize that each community will have their own set of challenges in light of the Coronavirus. Bright Funds Foundation has established the 2020 Boston Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to address the unique needs of the Boston community. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve.

We recognize that each community will have their own set of challenges in light of the Coronavirus. Bright Funds Foundation has established the 2020 Washington Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to address the unique needs of the Greater Washington community. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve.